Standard Ignition Back Up Light Switch P/N:LS-257
Help your reverse lamps come on when you shift into reverse with this Standard Ignition switch, part number LS-290, a back-up light switch that completes the circuit to the back-up lamps when the vehicle is placed in reverse. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1975-1979 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1968-1971 Toyota Crown and 1969-1971 Toyota Pickup, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
Back-up lamps let other drivers and pedestrians see that you are reversing. If the switch wears out, the lamps may not light in reverse, may flicker, or may stay on. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same signs, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
Interchange: S9102 · NS6606 · 8421020010 · 8421020012 · 8421055020
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What does the Standard Ignition LS-290 back-up light switch do?
It completes the circuit that turns on the back-up lamps when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This lets others see that you are backing up.
Is LS-290 the correct 1969-1971 Toyota Pickup switch for the back-up lights?
Yes. It is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 1969-1971 Toyota Pickup, and the Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application.
Does this 1975-1979 Toyota Land Cruiser switch also fit the 1968-1971 Toyota Crown?
It is listed for the 1975-1979 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 1968-1971 Toyota Crown. The Buyer's Guide tab shows the other listed vehicles.
What are signs a back-up light switch may need replacing?
Back-up lamps that don't light in reverse, flicker, or stay on when you are not in reverse. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same signs, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
How is this switch tested before it ships?
Standard Ignition tests 100% of these switches to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance. The switch uses copper alloy conductors for low resistive losses.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.